For convenience, and to reduce calorie intake, some cooks use an aerosol spray product containing lecithin. Frying pans, utensils and even baking dishes can be coated with lecithin to prevent ingredients from sticking during cooking. Some brands also contain flour, eliminating the two-step process of preparing baking pans. Lecithin has no flavor or significant food value.
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